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Joining the Ignatius Scholars Program means more than getting a head start. It’s a chance to root yourself in a community that sees your potential and is ready to nurture it.

As a Scholar, you’ll be welcomed into an environment where your goals are celebrated, your strengths are supported, and your path forward is filled with possibility. From your first days on campus to the final weeks of your first semester, you’ll grow in confidence, sharpen your academic skills, and build meaningful connections and relationships that last well beyond your first year.

Why Join the Ignatius Scholars Program?

  • Build early connections with Loyola faculty, staff, and fellow students
  • Strengthen academic skills and confidence through structured coaching
  • Gain an early sense of belonging at Loyola and in Baltimore
  • Receive free room and board for the program’s summer component and a $250 stipend distributed throughout the course of the program
  • Start your college experience with a close-knit community that supports your success

Program At A Glance

Who: Students who exhibit strong academic promise and leadership abilities who desire to deepen their college experience and develop as scholars and high achieving professionals

When:
Summer Residential Program: August 18-28, 2025
Fall Semester Program: September 2-December 10, 2025

Where: Loyola University Maryland’s Evergreen campus